April 17, 2026
The Earth’s axis tends to “wobble” over long periods of time. Right now the axis is pointed at Polaris, making it appear fixed in the night sky and the Northern Hemisphere’s current North Star. But as Earth’s axis continues to shift, in 12,000 years it will likely point at Vega, making it the new North Star.
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The Sun Was Eaten: 6 Ways Cultures Have Explained Eclipses
Without a scientific explanation, the darkening of the Sun (or Moon) during an eclipse would be a startling event, to say the least. Throughout history, eclipses have been seen as a disruption of the natural order, and many groups have believed them to be bad omens. Many ancient (and not so
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